Latest news and stories about literacy in Portugal for expats and residents.
The President of the Republic warned that a reading crisis may emerge due to the multiplicity of existing technological resources.
Leitura em Linhas is a municipal library project aimed at workers in 15 companies. A mobile service that also celebrates World Book Day, marked this Thursday.
“The 'Falemos' event crosses culture, education, and inclusion. It creates real opportunities for all audiences,” stated Eduardo Jesus. The festival began this Monday and runs until April 30th.
It is the State's responsibility to ensure that everyone reaches a certain level of literacy and critical thinking, but without ever turning schools into an instrument of cultural standardisation.
By listening to many words, participating in conversations, and learning about different topics, young people are developing tools that will later allow them to better understand what they read. Opinion by Inês Ferraz
About 40% of Portuguese people can only understand simple texts and arithmetic, and the use of Artificial Intelligence has further stunted literacy.
Adult education establishes itself as a privileged space for personal (trans)formation, with an impact on employability, professional mobility, and active participation in community life.
The article highlights a recent workshop on literacy aimed at promoting critical thinking at the Centro Profuturo in Portugal. The event emphasizes the importance of developing analytical skills through literacy initiatives, contributing to informed citizenship. Additionally, the webpage features various local news updates, including police arrests related to fake accident schemes, community celebrations in Pinhal Novo, delays in housing repairs due to labor shortages after weather events, and the Portuguese President's first open presidency session in the Central Zone following recent weather challenges.
Miguel Pauseiro, president of the Association of Publishers and Booksellers, reflects on the increase in book sales. He highlights the good news but warns: “cyclical growth is not structural growth”.
